"Mamoru? Mamoru-san is that you?"
"Setsuna-san, its good to see you again."
"I didn't expect to run into you but I have a feeling that its good that I did. Is something troubling you?"
"It's Rini"
"Is Small Lady in trouble?"
"No, not at all. She's growing up faster than I can keep up. I don't know what to do, I thought I would be able to handle it"
"But you can, she respects you"
"You shouldve been there this afternoon. I've never heard her talk that way or get so upset. With Osako gone, I don't know if I can do this much longer"
"She's just growing up. All teenagers have phases, you've had them before Mamoru, we've all had."
"Small Lady shares a bond with you like no other. Sometimes I worry about that bond"
"Setsuna-san, what do you mean?"
"She's very close to you. And believe it or not, we all see it, and Usagi has concerns about it"
"I need to find her."
"Don't worry, I know where she is. As unlikely as it may seem she's with Prisma, and she's safe"
"Prisma? But how did she…?"
"Mamoru-san, ask questions later. We need to find Rini before she runs off again. You go home, I'll bring back your little princess to you"
Prisma's offer was tempting and so many responses ran through my mind. If it weren't for my daddy I would've ran away with her but I couldn't. I couldn't leave my daddy, I couldn't be without him.
Prisma brought me back to her apartment. I was very exhausted after everything that had happened so I fell asleep for awhile. When I awoke I found myself on her couch with a small blanket over me. Prisma was in the kitchen, sipping coffee while looking over what seemed to be a picture album.
"How did you sleep Small Lady?"
"Please, call me Serenity or Rini. I really don't like small lady or chibi usa anymore. It's getting late, I think I should be getting home"
"I'll go with you, you shouldn't be out there by yourself"
"I appreciate everything you did for me Prisma, but I'll be fine"
"Small lady, please"
"Stop Calling Me That!"
There was a sudden knock at the door that made me jump, especially since I was uneasy at the fact that she continued to call me Small Lady. As she went answered the door, I tried to gather my belongings in a hurry. But I couldn't leave fast enough.
"Rini, I was worried about you! Why did you run off like that?"
I looked over at Prisma and gave her a stern look. How dare she call her like I needed to be scolded and watched over.
"I'm not a baby anymore Puu! Why do you keep treating me like one? I don't need you or anyone else telling me what to do"
"Small Lady I hate to say this, but if you leave this apartment I wont allow you to see Mamoru-san or Usagi again"
"You cant do that"
She held her staff to me threateningly. I had never seen such fire in Puu's eyes and she had never threatened me before. I knew better than to leave or defy her, she had been there for me when I needed her most.
I've never wanted my daddy more than I do now.